client going over documents with employment lawyers

NYS Attorney General Sanctions Lower Manhattan Bar for Sexual Harassment

New York State Attorney General Letitia James recently announced that a Lower Manhattan bar has been ordered to pay $500,000 to 16 current and former employees as part of a settlement following a sexual harassment investigation. The settlement highlights the persistent problem of sexual harassment in the restaurant and hospitality industry.  

NYS Attorney General Sanctions Lower Manhattan Bar for Sexual Harassment Continue reading…
Woman sitting with employment employee

New Law Bans Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Harassment Claims

On March 3, 2022, President Biden signed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act into law. The measure amends the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) by prohibiting employers from forcing employees to settle sexual misconduct claims in arbitration proceedings that favor big business.

Although New...

New Law Bans Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Harassment Claims Continue reading…
Sexual Harassment Complaint Form

Employers in New York City Are Liable for Non-Supervisor Harassment

Employers in New York City have a legal obligation to address complaints of sexual harassment and can be held liable for failing to do so. While employers can be held strictly liable for supervisor sexual misconduct, they can also be held responsible for non-supervisor sexual harassment. If you have been harassed by...

Employers in New York City Are Liable for Non-Supervisor Harassment Continue reading…
activision discrimination/sexual harassment

Activision Blizzard Reaches $18 Million Settlement with EEOC

The gaming world was rocked in September when Activision Blizzard and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEOC) announced a settlement in the employee watchdog’s lawsuit against the games giant alleging pervasive sexual harassment and discrimination.

Though the $18 million dollar settlement only represents a fraction of Activision’s...

Activision Blizzard Reaches $18 Million Settlement with EEOC Continue reading…
three chefs in a kitchen cooking.

Celebrity Chef Mario Batali Settles Sexual Harassment Claims with NY Attorney General

Celebrity Chef Mario Batali has agreed to pay $600,000 to at least 20 employees as part of a settlement with the New  York State Attorney General. This case illuminates the prevalence of sexual harassment in the restaurant industry and what you can do about it. If you have been subjected to...

Celebrity Chef Mario Batali Settles Sexual Harassment Claims with NY Attorney General Continue reading…
employment lawyer with clients

Are Employers Responsible for Third-Party Sexual Harassment?

Sexual harassment in New York workplaces is usually thought of in the context of a supervisor making unwanted sexual advances or a coworker making offensive comments; however, harassment can also be committed by third parties -- clients, customers, vendors, contractors. 

Regardless of whether harassment is committed by employees...

Are Employers Responsible for Third-Party Sexual Harassment? Continue reading…